Cemetery committee reports grant progress, staking and abatement plans
The cemetery committee reported it passed the first review for a heritage cemetery grant (final decision after May 6 review), completed plot staking, outlined fencing plans and scheduled a weed/dust abatement May 18–22 while noting limited city funds for widespread abatement.
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A parks committee member gave a detailed update on efforts to restore and manage the town cemetery, telling council the project "made it through the first review" of the grant process and that May 6 is scheduled for a webinar and a final review board decision. The update covered completed plot staking, plans for a perimeter fence separating new and old sections if the grant is awarded, and logistics for marking plots so grave-diggers will have clear center marks.
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